Defect Description For Recall
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial And Pumper Fire Trucks Manufactured July 16, 2015, To August 1, 2016. The Affected Vehicles May Be Equipped With Certain C20 And C21 Split-Shaft Transmissions From Waterous. This Transmission Sends Power To The Wheels Of An Emergency Response Vehicle Or Powers An Add-On Unit Such As A Water Pump Used For Fighting Fires. A Component Within The Shift Unit May Be Damaged And As A Result, The Operator May Not Be Able To Switch The Power Output.
Make Of Vehicle
SMEAL
Model Of Vehicle
AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V583000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
If The Power Output Cannot Be Changed, Once The Fire Truck Arrives At The Scene, It May Not Be Able To Pump Water To Aid In Extinguishing The Fire, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Smeal Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Shift Unit Assembly And Replace The Clevis Pin And Retaining Rings, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 12, 2016. Owners May Contact Smeal Customer Service At 1-877-415-8628.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150716
End Of Manufacture
20160801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88
Date Owners Notified
20160912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, Llc
Date Report Received
20160804